This year, Brat summer takes on a slightly different hue. On July 19th, amidst the grand architecture of London's Hackney Town Hall, Charli XCX—whose given name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison—exchanged vows with The 1975's drumming sensation, George Daniel, in a series of socially shared photos that captured their special moment. Bidding adieu to her usual lime green club-hopping attire, Charli transformed into a vision of elegance in an off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood wedding gown, featuring a corseted bodice and a cinched waist that hugged her figure beautifully. Complementing her stunning ensemble, George donned a timeless black suit adorned with a crisp white boutonnière, matching the bouquet that Charli carried with pride.
As they recited their vows, the air was thick with emotion and commitment. Their love was sealed with a tender kiss on the town hall's front steps, just before Charli slipped on her iconic sunglasses, embodying both her individuality and the excitement of their new journey together. The Grammy-winning artist then gracefully exited the venue, leaving behind a trail of love and celebration.
Prior to this intimate ceremony, Charli had subtly hinted at their engagement on social media in November 2023, posting a picture of a tea tray adorned with an engagement ring to her Instagram, captioning it with a playful declaration of their undying bond: "charli xcx and george daniel f--king for life!!!" Meanwhile, though Matty Healy was notably absent from their wedding festivities, the frontman of The 1975 had previously celebrated their engagement with heartfelt emotions, simply writing, "I cry."
Flashback to 2021, when Charli, now 32, and Daniel, 35, first crossed paths while collaborating on the song "Spinning." Despite the challenges that come with romancing your collaborator, their musical synergy has only grown stronger. In an interview with Rolling Stone UK last year, Charli shared, "We want to impress each other, and we think we're both really good. But I'm actually such a bitch in the studio with George." She continued, revealing the intricate dynamics of their partnership, "Because we're obviously so close, you lose everything in terms of the normal studio boundaries. We flow really well, and he leaves a lot of space for people to breathe and be themselves and do their process."
Even when it came to her sixth studio album, Brat, George played a pivotal, albeit subtle, role in its creation. Ahead of the album's release, Charli teased on the Spout Podcast, "He's not really all over it, but we’ve got a few ideas in the works. It’s funny; I have never been in a relationship with someone that I've worked with before, so it’s like a whole new dynamic." Their unique blend of love and creativity promises a future filled with both melodic magic and personal growth.
